The Matchday 11 encounter in Ligue 1 between Monaco and Paris will take place on November 1 at the Louis II Stadium in Fontvieille. Monaco vs. Paris: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Monaco
Sebastien Pocognoli's side delivered a spectacular performance in the last round. Playing away against Nantes, the team triumphed with a 5-3 victory. This marks the second match in the current Ligue 1 season where Monaco scored five goals (previously defeating Metz 5-2). Thanks to two consecutive wins in the league, the club has climbed to 2nd place, just one point behind the leading PSG. Monaco has also become the second most prolific team, averaging 2.3 goals per game.
- The club has not lost in 7 of their last 8 Ligue 1 matches (5 wins and 2 draws).
- Both teams scored in 7 of Monaco's last 8 league games.
- At least three goals have been scored in 6 of the last 8 Ligue 1 encounters.
Predicted lineup for Monaco (4-4-2)
Philipp Köhn – Thilo Kehrer, Christian Mavissa Elebi, Kassoum Ouattara, Mohammed Salisu – Jordan Teze, Mamadou Coulibaly, Maghnes Akliouche, Krépin Diatta – Takumi Minamino, Folarin Balogun.
Injured players include goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky, defenders Eric Dier and Vanderson, as well as midfielders Denis Zakaria and Lamine Camara. Midfielder Paul Pogba has returned from injury.
Paris
The capital club also delivered an entertaining result in the last round. Stefan Gillie's side hosted Lyon and ended the match in a thrilling 3-3 draw. Notably, the team was trailing by three goals during the game. However, the club has been unable to secure a league victory in three matches (1 draw and 2 losses). Paris currently sits 12th, just two points above the relegation zone.
- Both teams scored in 8 of Paris's last 9 Ligue 1 matches.
- At least three goals were scored in 7 of Paris's last 9 league games.
- The club has not won in 4 of their last 5 away Ligue 1 matches (1 draw and 2 losses).
Predicted lineup for Paris (4-3-3)
Obe Nkambadio – Samir Chergui, Mustafa Mbou, Otavio, Thibaut De Smet – Adama Camara, Maxime Lopez, Pierre Lees-Melou – Willem Geubbels, Ilan Kebbal, Jonathan Ikone.
Defender Thibaut De Smet is suspended.
Referee
Eric Wattellier (France)
Matches – 22 (Ligue 1, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 72;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.3;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 27%.
Monaco vs. Paris: Match Prediction
I anticipate that the upcoming match will be high-scoring. Both clubs participated in thrilling encounters during the week, each featuring at least six goals. Following the last round, Monaco's games have become the most prolific in Ligue 1, averaging 3.9 goals. Interestingly, Paris's matches rank second in this regard, with an average of 3.7 goals.
Monaco's home games have an even higher scoring rate, averaging 4.2 goals in the current league season. The team has scored at least two goals in 14 of their last 16 home matches. Paris has played five away games in Ligue 1, conceding in all of them. However, Paris has also found the net in their last 4 away league matches.
My prediction – Total over 3
